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Well I practiced and practiced. I adjusted everything I could think of and back again. I flew that blue and white Emong till my patience finally has run out. I just can't get it to perform. Is there anyone out there within sixty miles in any direction of York, PA that can give me some one on one instruction? If not, that baby is goin up for sale. To quote the late W.C. Fields..."I can't take this abuse much longer"

It was suggested to adjust the tension in the tail for different wind conditions . I have them written down at home. I also tried to move the main line up and down the bridle string for different wind conditions. The kite dives and banks on me a lot. The string gets twisted. I get wrapped up in the string at times. I can't keep it in the air for any lenght of time. It actually becomes a workout. My neck, arms and shoulders are tired after a flight session and I work out yet. I have flown in no wind and light breezes. I read a thread somewhere that if you put a tail on it , it transforms into a fighter kite in windy conditions. But I would like to keep it for it's intended purpose, a beautiful, relaxing kite flying session. Possibly by someone seeing what I am doing wrong and demonstraiting proper technique I would be able to master the movement.

Could be that you are trying to overpower the kite. Once the nose is going in the 'wrong' direction and you pull on the line, it will continue in that same direction with much more speed and determination. As far as line twists, they are bound to happen as long as you don't make turns in the opposite direction.....it's part of the challenge and thereby the fun of flying a glider type kite........

The Emong was my first glider and took a little practice to get the hang of, too. I found it very useful to learn in about 1mph gentle breeze, just helps to keep it aloft so you can concentrate on basic steering techniques. I also found it useful to think about flying the Emong as dancing with the kite, so you are Leading the kite with the line and trying to stay ahead of it. That will mean some amount of footwork, but you should be waltzing with the kite, not breakdancing! Slow and steady. At the beginning watch the kites nose and move with it, almost like it's leading you. If it points right, go right with it. Later you can steer it more to your liking. I found that starting with about 20 to 30 feet of line works well. Don't forget your footwork, don't panic and don't forget to give it some slack and glide. And don't give up man, once you get it you will love it!

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